- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sarasota, FL
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies
Federal NCES profile for Sarasota County Acceleration Academies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120168008743
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota County Acceleration Academies ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120168008743 · Sarasota, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 26.5:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
2,637 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High School
2,579 students
- North Port Hig
North Port High School
2,557 students
- Sarasota High
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- This school 106
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies
106 students
What this shows Sarasota County Acceleration Academies reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sarasota County Acceleration Academies compares
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 93% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
67.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,033
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sarasota County Acceleration Academies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarasota County Acceleration Academies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sarasota County Acceleration Academies
How many students attend Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies has 106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 94 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is 26.5:1, which is 49% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
3.7% of students at Sarasota County Acceleration Academies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
The largest demographic group at Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sarasota County Acceleration Academies rank among high schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota County Acceleration Academies ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Sarasota, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sarasota on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Sarasota County Acceleration Academies, Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students), Venice Senior High School (2,579 students), and North Port High School (2,557 students). See the Sarasota district page for the complete list.